30% of Barbados seas to be protected under “Blue Bond” funding
https://www.warpnews.org/human-progress/30-of-barbados-seas-to-be-protected-under-blue-bond-funding/
The island nation of Barbados is to receive 50 million dollars in funding for conservation of its entire marine ecosystem as a part of a debt-for-nature refinancing program.
Hunting for future proof marine plants in the acidic waters bathing a volcano
The naturally acidic seawater near an underwater volcano in Italy mimics pH levels that according to worst-case climate projections will be common by the end of the century and beyond.
Rosenstiel marine researcher identifies new bottlenose dolphin subspecies
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/974663
A marine researcher at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has identified a new bottlenose dolphin subspecies found only in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
California’s network of marine protected areas must be strengthened and expanded
During December 2022, California is holding its first 10-year review of its marine protected areas network, to be used to inform the network’s future.
Local vets unable to save Koh Pha Ngan green sea turtle
https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/environment/injured-green-sea-turtle
The injured green sea turtle washed ashore on Koh Pha Ngan on Friday night died of its injuries, according to the local vets who were unable to save the injured chelonian.
